• Wide receiver Isaiah Sweeney is out for the season opener with a broken foot suffered during preseason camp. More on his status after game.

• The Cougars made a few changes to their offensive line for the season opener against Texas State, moving Rowdy Harper to left tackle and Jacolby Ashworth to right guard. The rest of the offensive line is Ty Cloud at left guard, Kevin Forsch at center and Ralph Oragwu at right tackle.

“As a former walk-on collegiate athlete myself, I know the hard work and sacrifice these four have made on a daily basis the past few years,” said Levine, a walk-on wide receiver at Minnesota. “These four represent the standards of our program and have done a great job both on the field and in the classroom.”

Behbahhani, a defensive tackle from Plano, has played in 34 games the last three years. He has 27 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Cermin, a defensive back from Cinco Ranch, has played in 13 career games and is listed as the Cougars’ starter at strong safety to begin the season.

Jones, a backup quarterback and part-time holder, has played in 19 games the last two seasons.

Welford, a transfer from Mesa College in San Diego, had 21 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown in 2011.